Adopt A Book tops £700,000
The Library’s vital Conservation work has been boosted by gifts totalling more than £700,000, thanks to the generosity of thousands of Adopt A Book donors.
Head of Conservation, Cordelia Rogerson, believes that Adopt A Book has a considerable impact on the Library’s conservation work. She commented,
“Adopt A Book makes a great difference to us. We are able to employ a specialist, highly skilled Conservator to undertake delicate and detailed conservation on some of our most vulnerable collection items, ensuring that future generations of Readers will be able to benefit from them.
In addition, Adopt A Book donors are passionate about their chosen books! We love to hear why they have decided to adopt a particular book and we have heard some remarkable stories over the years."
Why not share your personal experience with other donors?
The British Library is one of the most beautiful and inspiring places in England. Sadly, I'm leaving the UK to return home to Australia and wanted to make a contribution that would ensure others can feel inspired to open the pages of a book and enter a new world of knowledge.
Tara Larkin
A book by H E Bates changed my life forever. The pen truly is mightier than the sword and words can take you to a place no other medium can ever reach. I read to enjoy and, most importantly, to escape. Books are our escape from reality and our anchor back to our life.
Adam Churchill